What are these called?

Pattash

Hello,

I think these bouquets are so pretty. I want to know what the brown furry looking things are but have no clue. I'm not even sure if they are flowers. Does anyone know? http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/photo/1623

Kovacevich

They are very different. I am a florist and you have me stumped. They look a little bit like bullet allium which could be a good alternative if you cant find these. Sometimes in the summer, floral wholesalers can get in all kinds of unique locally grown things. This may just be a random one of these. The may also be the center of a flower with the petals plucked off, like a black eyed susan. Hope you can find them!!

janicejab

They look like button mums (possibly dyed or painted) or the center of a larger mum with the petals removed. HTH!

Pattash

Thanks Janice. I just did a google search for "button mums" and they do look like that plant. I also tried to do a search for "brown button mums" but didn't find much so perhaps you're right about the dyeing. I will have to ask a florist when I start looking for one next year.

Thanks for your help!

midgemoto

actually i think they are echinacea heads... so a mid fall element... very pretty.

Pattash

Thanks Midge. I just did a google search on that and it looks like it could be it as well. Really appreciate the help ladies. I'll ask the florist about both of the plants.

Thanks

flower_diva

because there are tulips in the bokay I tend to think that this maybe drumstick allium and the photograph makes them look browm when they are really a dark plum color. anyway that's my guess

Pattash

Flower diva, I was thinking they do look a little purple but wasn't sure. I don't know how you ladies know the names of all these things I've never heard of but thanks a bunch!